Patents by Inventor Randall Dean Behrens
Randall Dean Behrens has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20180266234Abstract: A method of controlling rates of moving a coiled tubing string in a wellbore includes providing an injector head control system for moving a bottom hole assembly at an end of the coiled tubing string in the wellbore, that maintains operating settings of the injector head if the control system determines that the bottom hole assembly is moving in the wellbore within a range of rates, and varies operating settings of the injector head if the control system determines that the bottom hole assembly is moving in the wellbore outside the range of rates, to thereby revert to moving the bottom hole assembly in the wellbore within the range of rates. The control system determines whether the bottom hole assembly is moving within or outside the range of rates based on one or more sources of feedback from both the bottom hole assembly and the injector head.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: PREMIER COIL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: M. Brett Witte, Randall Dean Behrens, Shaun Kallis, Javier Sauceda
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Publication number: 20180216427Abstract: A coiled tubing transport unit includes an injector head affixed to the coiled tubing transport unit at one or more movable mount points, and at least one actuator mounted between the coiled tubing transport unit and the injector head, wherein the actuator is configured to move the one or more movable mount points and the injector head in a longitudinal direction along a length of the transport unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Applicant: PREMIER COIL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Randall Dean Behrens, Jeffrey Deane Meyer
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Patent number: 9988864Abstract: A coiled tubing transport unit includes a coiled tubing reel unit, a first mechanism for shifting the coiled tubing reel unit lengthwise along the coiled tubing transport unit, an injector head, and a second mechanism for shifting the injector head lengthwise along the coiled tubing transport unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Premier Coil Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Randall Dean Behrens, Jeffrey Deane Meyer
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Publication number: 20180043741Abstract: A multi-axle transport trailer having a plurality of axles includes a suspension comprising air bags associated with each axle, the air bags in communication with an air source, wherein air bags associated with different axles are capable of having different air pressures therein. The trailer further optionally includes a steering system associated with at least one axle, the axle including a tie rod connected between wheels on both ends of the axle, the steering system comprising cylinders configured to articulate the wheels, and a sensing device configured to monitor movement of the tie rod and facilitate actuating the cylinders to turn the wheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: PREMIER COIL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Randall Dean Behrens
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Publication number: 20180030792Abstract: A control system for a coiled tubing injector for moving a coiled tubing string within a wellbore, the injector including injector motors to power an injector drive mechanism, the injector drive mechanism engaging the coiled tubing to move the coiled tubing string, includes a controller for operating a power source to the injector motors to cause the injector drive mechanism to move the coiled tubing string within the well at a substantially constant rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Applicant: PREMIER COIL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: M. Brett Witte, Randall Dean Behrens, Shaun Kallis, Javier Sauceda
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Publication number: 20180030793Abstract: A coiled tubing transport unit includes a coiled tubing reel unit, a first mechanism for shifting the coiled tubing reel unit lengthwise along the coiled tubing transport unit, an injector head, and a second mechanism for shifting the injector head lengthwise along the coiled tubing transport unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Applicant: PREMIER COIL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Randall Dean Behrens
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Publication number: 20170370421Abstract: A clutch mechanism includes a meshing arrangement between a first plurality of teeth on a first component coupled to a driven shaft and a corresponding second plurality of teeth on a second component coupled to a driving shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: Premier Coil Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Randall Dean Behrens, Kevin James Roman
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Patent number: 9828026Abstract: A multi-axle transport trailer having a plurality of axles includes a suspension comprising air bags associated with each axle, the air bags in communication with an air source, wherein air bags associated with different axles are capable of having different air pressures therein. The trailer further optionally includes a steering system associated with at least one axle, the axle including a tie rod connected between wheels on both ends of the axle, the steering system comprising cylinders configured to articulate the wheels, and a sensing device configured to monitor movement of the tie rod and facilitate actuating the cylinders to turn the wheels.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Premier Coil Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Randall Dean Behrens
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Patent number: 9752413Abstract: A lifting bale is mounted on top of an injector head for handling the injector head. The lifting bale includes a lifting arm attached to the injector head, an articulated member attached between the injector head and the lifting arm, the articulated member having a knee joint, and a cylinder, having an extendable and retractable arm, attached between the injector head and the knee joint. The cylinder arm is configured to be moved to raise the lifting arm, and is further configured to be extended and retracted to provide load balancing of the injector head.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Premier Coil Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Randall Dean Behrens, Shawn Shivers
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Publication number: 20170217490Abstract: A multi-axle transport trailer having a plurality of axles includes a suspension comprising air bags associated with each axle, the air bags in communication with an air source, wherein air bags associated with different axles are capable of having different air pressures therein. The trailer further optionally includes a steering system associated with at least one axle, the axle including a tie rod connected between wheels on both ends of the axle, the steering system comprising cylinders configured to articulate the wheels, and a sensing device configured to monitor movement of the tie rod and facilitate actuating the cylinders to turn the wheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: PREMIER COIL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Randall Dean Behrens
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Publication number: 20170203268Abstract: A mixing tank disposed onboard a unit for coiled tubing oilfield operations includes a mixing paddle within the mixing tank capable of agitating liquids therein, a water inlet capable of introducing water into the mixing tank and directing water flow toward the mixing paddle, and one or more chemical inlets capable of introducing one or more chemicals from chemical storage units into the mixing tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: PREMIER COIL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: M. Brett Witte, Randall Dean Behrens, Shawn Shivers
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Patent number: 9689437Abstract: A clutch mechanism includes a meshing arrangement between a first plurality of teeth on a first component coupled to a driven shaft and a corresponding second plurality of teeth on a second component coupled to a driving shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Premier Coil Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Randall Dean Behrens, Kevin James Roman
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Patent number: 9587450Abstract: A tilt mechanism for manipulating an injector head mounted on a tiltable platform attached at one end to a pivot mount on a base structure includes an articulated member attached between the tiltable platform and the base structure, the articulated member having a joint and a cylinder attached between the base structure and the articulated member, wherein an arm of the cylinder is extended to push the joint of the articulated member to an over-center position, thereby locking the articulated member.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Premier Coil Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Randall Dean Behrens
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Patent number: 9573633Abstract: A cabin unit mounted on a horizontal platform includes a mechanism for locking the cabin unit when in a raised position above the horizontal platform. The locking mechanism includes an articulated member attached between the cabin unit and the horizontal platform, the articulated member including an upper support arm and a lower support arm coupled at a joint and a cylinder attached between the horizontal support and the articulated member. A cylinder arm is retracted to move the joint of the articulated member to a locked position while the cabin is in a raised position.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Premier Coil Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Randall Dean Behrens
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Patent number: 9574411Abstract: A knee-joint mechanism for a folding gooseneck used in a coiled tubing unit, includes a main structure having a distal end pivotally attached thereto, the knee-joint mechanism including an articulated member attached between the main structure and the pivotally attached distal end of the gooseneck, the articulated member having a joint, and a cylinder attached between the main structure and the articulated member. The arm of the cylinder is extended to push the joint of the articulated member to an over-center position, thereby locking the articulated member.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Premier Coil Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Randall Dean Behrens
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Publication number: 20160341008Abstract: A lifting bale is mounted on top of an injector head for handling the injector head. The lifting bale includes a lifting arm attached to the injector head, an articulated member attached between the injector head and the lifting arm, the articulated member having a knee joint, and a cylinder, having an extendable and retractable arm, attached between the injector head and the knee joint. The cylinder arm is configured to be moved to raise the lifting arm, and is further configured to be extended and retracted to provide load balancing of the injector head.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: PREMIER COIL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Randall Dean Behrens, Shawn Shivers
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Publication number: 20160281443Abstract: An oilfield assembly including a pump in fluid communication with a string of coiled tubing on a tubing reel through a coiled tubing swivel assembly, includes a fluid inlet segment coupled to a swivel body having a central axis, and a rotatable hollow shaft having a portion that extends axially within the swivel body, wherein the fluid inlet segment, swivel body and hollow rotatable shaft form a conduit for passage of a pumped substance to the tubing reel from the pump. The rotatable shaft includes a first end attachable to the tubing reel, and a distal second end, at least part of which is configured to engage a corresponding indentation in the body, thereby preventing direct contact between the distal end of the shaft and the pumped substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: Premier Coil Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Randall Dean Behrens
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Publication number: 20160091137Abstract: A cabin unit mounted on a horizontal platform includes a mechanism for locking the cabin unit when in a raised position above the horizontal platform. The locking mechanism includes an articulated member attached between the cabin unit and the horizontal platform, the articulated member including an upper support arm and a lower support arm coupled at a joint and a cylinder attached between the horizontal support and the articulated member. A cylinder arm is retracted to move the joint of the articulated member to a locked position while the cabin is in a raised position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Applicant: PREMIER COIL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Randall Dean Behrens
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Publication number: 20160076372Abstract: A system for controlling a coiled tubing injector head includes a hydraulic control line in fluid communication with each drive motor, a valve associated with one or both hydraulic control lines, and a sensor associated with each drive motor. Each sensor is configured to output to a digital computer a signal representative of a motor speed, and at least one valve associated with a hydraulic control line is operable to regulate pressure in the hydraulic control line and thereby increase or decrease the speed of the corresponding motor until both speed sensors report substantially matching motor speeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Applicant: PREMIER COIL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Shaun Kallis, Javier Sauceda, Randall Dean Behrens
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Publication number: 20160040489Abstract: A knee-joint mechanism for a folding gooseneck used in a coiled tubing unit, includes a main structure having a distal end pivotally attached thereto, the knee-joint mechanism including an articulated member attached between the main structure and the pivotally attached distal end of the gooseneck, the articulated member having a joint, and a cylinder attached between the main structure and the articulated member. The arm of the cylinder is extended to push the joint of the articulated member to an over-center position, thereby locking the articulated member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicant: PREMIER COIL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Randall Dean Behrens